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Red Floyd circus drummer Last viewed: 8 hours ago

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I am looking for any pictures and information

for William Ray "Red" Floyd who was the snare drummer

in the Ringling Brothers circus band for 30 years. He was from Iowa I believe.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Interesting question. I've seen many RBB&B offical tour books from the 1960s-90s in various antique shops lately, going for anywhere from $5-15 each. Perhaps you'd find photos in there. Also there is a RBB&B museum if I'm correct. My kid's mommy is a Ringling clown college graduate.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Red Floyd would have been in the band from the 30's -50's.

His name is in the route books.

Posted on 11 years ago
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Here is a very interesting article. So Leedy was the official

supplier of drums to the circus at least through the 40's. Bet that bass drum is heavy with 56 lugs & rods.

http://www.southpasadenaband.com/about-us/history/the-story-of-our-bass-drum/

Posted on 11 years ago
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Bill you can contact the Barnum Museum. It's in Bridgeport CT very close to me. They might have some info for you. Or point you in the right direction.

http://www.barnum-museum.org/

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
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